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Ukraine war 12 months on: how Volodymyr Zelensky became the nation’s unlikely hero
“The fight is here. I need ammunition, not a ride.” These words, reportedly spoken by Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in response to the Americans’ offer of evacuation from Kyiv soon after the launch of Russia’s mass invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, laid the foundations for his reputation asContinue Reading
Paul Mescal on hopes for ‘fun’ Oscars afterparties
P aul Mescal has said he is hoping for “fun” Oscars afterparties as “the Irish can show up in that setting”. The 27-year-old actor, who hails from Maynooth in County Kildare, has been nominated in the best actor category at the 95th Academy Awards for his role in indie coming-of-ageContinue Reading
Ukraine war: conflict-related PTSD is putting strain on an already underfunded mental health system
Over the past 12 months the people of Ukraine have lived through a full-blown Russian invasion, with all the horrors you might expect. Those who lived in conflict zones, have had to flee or witness death and destruction on a massive scale. Many have either witnessed or experienced war crimesContinue Reading
E-cigarettes should be in plain packaging – just like cigarettes
Yarrrrrbright/Shutterstock Vaping is a rapidly growing habit in Great Britain, particularly among younger people. Research by the anti-smoking charity Action on Smoking and Health found that in 2022 7% of 11- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain used e-cigarettes, up from 3.3% the year before. Plain packaging needs to be broughtContinue Reading
In defence of vultures, nature’s early-warning systems that are holy to many people
Vultures doesn't deserve their bad reputation Eatmann/Shutterstock With their long, featherless necks and stern-looking faces, vultures are an easy target for people’s fear and loathing. In books and films, they usually appear as a forewarning of bad things to come. And they are often used to describe someone who benefitsContinue Reading
Tommy Fury out to make Jake Paul ‘PAY’ after staying away from Molly-Mae in camp
TOMMY FURY has vowed to make Jake Paul PAY for every tireless sacrifice he has made to ensure victory over him. Fury is set to finally fight Paul on Sunday, following two previous pullouts before, amid injury and US visa issues. 4 Molly-Mae with Tommy Fury and baby daughter BambiCredit:Continue Reading
Northern Ireland protocol: why Tory backbenchers are rebelling over Rishi Sunak’s revised Brexit deal
Long-running talks between the UK government and the EU over Northern Ireland may be coming to an end. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently travelled to Belfast in hope of reaching a deal to ensure smoother trade between Northern Ireland and its British and European neighbours. But a deal has yetContinue Reading
Russia pulls out of New Start nuclear treaty – we’ve already seen how such agreements have limited aggression against Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s decision to pull out of the New Start nuclear weapons treaty with the United States will have predictable responses. Stocks in defence corporations will rise at the prospect of new markets for nuclear missiles. Disciples of deterrence will reassure the public that arms control was never really needed.Continue Reading
Ukraine war: what the last 12 months has meant for the ordinary Russian soldier
If Vladimir Putin launches a new offensive in Ukraine this spring as expected, the key to its success or failure will be the ordinary Russian soldier. Moscow has shown little consideration for these soldiers over the past 12 months. In February 2022 troops who were told that they were goingContinue Reading
Bono presents Steven Spielberg with lifetime award at Berlin film festival
B ono made a surprise appearance at the Berlin international film festival to present Steven Spielberg with a special lifetime achievement award. The U2 frontman described Spielberg as “one of the biggest big shots in Hollywood”, as he presented the Oscar-winning director with the honorary Golden Bear award on Tuesday.Continue Reading